May 20, 2020, marks the start of the first phase of Connecticut’s four-phase reopening plan, with certain sectors of the State’s economy permitted to reopen, subject to strict requirements. ...more
As we reported previously, New York State has been “on PAUSE” since 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2020, when all non-essential businesses across the state were closed pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s “New York State on PAUSE”...more
On April 22, 2020, the New York City Council referred three bills to committee: two of which would greatly affect the employment practices of "essential businesses" (as defined in guidance implementing Governor Cuomo's "New...more
The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board has issued guidance attempting to clarify how employees may obtain an order of quarantine or isolation for purposes of qualifying for benefits under New York’s Quarantine Leave...more
New York State has released online guidance for the public – including both employers and employees – related to the state’s new COVID-19 quarantine leave law (NY Quarantine Leave Law), which took effect on March 18, 2020....more
As we reported on Friday, March 20, all non-essential businesses across New York State are under orders from Governor Cuomo to keep 100 percent of their employees at home, effective as of 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 22 and...more
At a press conference on March 20, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced what is effectively a state-wide shutdown, requiring 100 percent of the state's non-essential workforce to work from home or stay home,...more
As discussed in our advisory published yesterday, on Wednesday March 18, the New York legislature passed a bill designed to provide job protection and various degrees of economic security to employees across the state who are...more
On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, New York governor Andrew Cuomo announced that he and leaders of both houses of the state’s legislature have reached an agreement on a bill designed to provide job protection and various degrees of...more